I see that the last posting there seems to offer seed but not for the Pool. If that's what members want then fine, and I can spend my time elsewhere.

Chris, Chinnor, Oxon, UKOwner of a National Collection of the genus Mammillaria.Chair of the Mammillaria Society.BCSS High Wycombe Branch.Happy for other Forum members to drop by - pm first.http://www.woodedge.me.uk/Home.html

I am delighted to report that the Seed Pool now has 85 different species in it, thanks to the generosity of a number of people, especially our members jfabiao, Alan Tootil, and bcss.

I understand that more is coming, and I have yet to clean my seeds from this year.

I shall be away from 22/9 to 5/10, but any requests will be handled on my return in the order that they arrive. Could such requests be made electronically, so I have a clear record of time and date of sending.

Chris, Chinnor, Oxon, UKOwner of a National Collection of the genus Mammillaria.Chair of the Mammillaria Society.BCSS High Wycombe Branch.Happy for other Forum members to drop by - pm first.http://www.woodedge.me.uk/Home.html

There's been a lot of activity recently, and now the PC on which I keep the spreadsheet and all the software for uploading etc. has blown up - well the power supply at least has gone. Its 7 yr old, so not a bad life. It'll take me a week or more to get a new machine, install all the old software, restore files from back-up so for now I have to call a pause on handling requests.

Chris, Chinnor, Oxon, UKOwner of a National Collection of the genus Mammillaria.Chair of the Mammillaria Society.BCSS High Wycombe Branch.Happy for other Forum members to drop by - pm first.http://www.woodedge.me.uk/Home.html

No, not just for this. I'd agree an alternative solution would then be better, its just that I had all my files and upload software on my desktop, which I use for many other things - photo editing, databases etc.

Chris, Chinnor, Oxon, UKOwner of a National Collection of the genus Mammillaria.Chair of the Mammillaria Society.BCSS High Wycombe Branch.Happy for other Forum members to drop by - pm first.http://www.woodedge.me.uk/Home.html

OK, normal (?) service has resumed.New PC up and running, all files transferred, software loaded.I've done a physical check on the seeds in stock, so hopefully the list is now right up to date.

Chris, Chinnor, Oxon, UKOwner of a National Collection of the genus Mammillaria.Chair of the Mammillaria Society.BCSS High Wycombe Branch.Happy for other Forum members to drop by - pm first.http://www.woodedge.me.uk/Home.html

Excellent service from Chris.Also I can report very good viability from the Turbinicarpus seed on the list. I've planted 11 forms and less than 2 weeks in can see plenty of germination in 8 pots. I have the my seeds in a large propagator inside my main greenhouse. It has a fluorescent strip grow light and both the light and the heating are on a timer to try to mimic daily cycles.I also now have germination in the pot of Schlumbergera kautskyi sent to me as a seed pod by Ralph M earlier this year. This had sat dormant through the late summer when the propagator was in "grow on" mode (open top, lower humidity) and is now off and running in the higher humidity conditions. Let's hope these develop.Many thanks Chris and the donators.Jon

Just wanted to let members know that we now have some Astrophytum caput-medusae seeds available, due to the kindness of a member. I understand germination is good, and the seeds have been packed into 4's, so you should get a plant or two from them.

Chris, Chinnor, Oxon, UKOwner of a National Collection of the genus Mammillaria.Chair of the Mammillaria Society.BCSS High Wycombe Branch.Happy for other Forum members to drop by - pm first.http://www.woodedge.me.uk/Home.html

I sowed 8 of the Astrophytum caput-medusa seeds 10 days ago. First seed sprouted 7 days ago, and now I have 6 seeds sprouted. So the seed is good. I've had the first two orders, interestingly neither are from UK members.

Order now, before they all go......

Chris, Chinnor, Oxon, UKOwner of a National Collection of the genus Mammillaria.Chair of the Mammillaria Society.BCSS High Wycombe Branch.Happy for other Forum members to drop by - pm first.http://www.woodedge.me.uk/Home.html